Projects

The Foundation has traditionally supported unique, innovative programs to keep Poland Schools on the cutting edge of education.

The first money allocated by the Foundation was distributed in 1992 with money donated to the Foundation, and earmarked for the High School Science Department. It was given to purchase a $2,000 color video camera for Microscopy. The trustees also voted to spend $1,000 for computer software for the three elementary schools.

Teacher mini-grants have been given to teachers who submit a written proposal of the project they would like to fund or new materials needed. Money disbursed is around $2,500 per year and spread across all schools, departments and grades. The first year this was done was 1994, and money has been awarded annually for mini-grants since 1997.

2007-2008: Masse High School Supplemental

Materials in Science, Chemistry and Physics as well as advanced computer technology in math $15,000.

2005-2006: Poland High School Auditorium Lighting Project $25,000.

2002: McKinley Playground Enhancement

In 2002 an enhancement was made the the McKinley Elementary School playground which is located behind the Legion Hall on Cortland Avenue.

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1998: Computerized Weather Station at PSHS

In 1998 a weather station was added to Poland Seminary High School for students and faculty to help them understand weather systems.

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1997: Elementary Science Project Kits (EL-SCI) Grades K-6

It was decided to continue to implement science materials for elementary grades and provide kits, or carts, as needed to enrich and support the Science curriculum. The project was chosen in 1997 based on new science books for grades 4-6 and completed in 1998 with K-3.Elementary Science Project Kits (EL-SCI) Grades K-6.

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1996: Technology Advanced Science Laborartory (TASL) at the Middle School

The Technologically Advanced Science Lab in the Middle School was the first big project undertaken by the Foundation. It was considered, reconsidered, evaluated and finally decided upon. The School Board matched the funds of the Foundation to complete the project.

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FOUNDATION GRANTS
(Distributed to the Poland Schools from 05/24/1991 to 10/31/2004)

Videomicroscopy equipment for the highschool, $2000, 1992. This equipment enables anything viewed under a microscope to be shown simultaneously on a video screen to the entire class at one time.

Elementary school software, $1000, 1992. Various computer software programs for all K-4 elementary schools, especially in math and reading to supplement regular classroom instruction.

Audiology system, $1250, 1993. A sound system was installed in several classrooms for students with auditory problems. The teacher wears a microphone that is tied into a speaker system that broadcasts sound throughout the classroom.

Technologically Advance Science Lab, $46,651, 1996. An extensive remodeling of the middle school science lab was done, including new science laboratory stations, computer hookup, and new science equipment.

Elementary science projects kits, $9952, 1997. Hands on science kits for teachers in grades 4 through 6 so experiments and science demonstrations can be made in each classroom.

Elementary science projects kits, $20885, 1998. Hands on science kits for all teachers in grades K through 3 so experiments and science demonstrations can be made in each classroom.

Computerized weather station, $7328, 1998. A complete high school weather station fully equipped so pupils can learn about weather and forecast weather conditions on a "hands on" basis rather than only through books.

Interactive technology lab, $16261, 1998-1999. A high tech high school computer lab where students can learn the latest business education skills on state of the art technological equipment.

Library reference books, $513, 1999. Miscellaneous high school library reference books for use by all students grades 9 through 12.

STAR, accelerated reading and math, $16296, 2000. This grant provided reading and math books, materials, computers and software for elementary summer school programs. Also used during the school year to enhance pupil achievement on state proficiency tests.

Netwize, mobile computer lab, $24000, 2001-2002. A portable, mobile computer lab on wheels which brings 27 laptop battery operated, rechargeable computers into any classroom, making every classroom a computer lab, enabling 27 pupils to tie into the Internet for that class lesson at the same time.

Share the Music, $10149, 2002. Records, books, videos, tapes and disks of music to instruct elementary pupils in grades 2 and 3 in music.

Share the Music, $1750, 2003. Records, books, videos, tapes and disks of music to instruct elementary pupils in grades 4 in music.

Outdoor physical education center on Cortland Street, $19845, 2004. Installation of new equipment for physical education activities for pupils in grades 5 through 8 as well as youngsters from the community at large.